Systems Engineering Lead: High-Impact Instrumentation

Particle Measuring Systems, Inc.; Niwot (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-mp

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Particle Measuring Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead in Niwot, Colorado, hybrid work arrangement. You will serve as the system-level technical authority, driving architecture, integration, and verification across the full product lifecycle to deliver reliable, scalable instrumentation products.

The role requires robust experience in real-time systems, optics, sensors, and lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering/Scientific discipline (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science) required.
• 8+ years experience in complex instrumentation or precision product development environment with specific experience of real time systems, optics and sensors, electro-mechanics, laser light scattering, imaging systems, and / or related subsystems.
• Experience operating as a system-level integrator across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in modeling and experimental validation.
• Experience with requirements management tools (JAMA, DOORS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Own system architecture development, including decomposition, interface definition, and performance budgeting across subsystems.
• Serve as the system-level technical authority, driving key architecture decisions and trade-offs.
• Lead requirements engineering and maintain full traceability from customer needs through verification.
• Drive system-level integration strategy and execution, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Identify and mitigate cross-functional risks and integration gaps early in development.
• Define and execute system-level verification and validation strategies, including integration planning and performance characterization.
• Lead root cause analysis of complex system issues using analytical modeling and experimental methods.
• Ensure systems meet requirements across all operating conditions.
• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support design transfer, production ramp, and sustaining engineering.
• Participate in design reviews, technical planning, and compliance with engineering and quality standards.
• Lead technical trade studies, hazard analyses, and system-level risk assessments (DFMEA).
• Establish and evolve systems engineering processes, tools, and best practices across the organization.
• Mentor engineers and promote strong systems thinking across disciplines.
• Continuously evaluate processes for improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

CAD tools (SolidWorks)

Control systems

Sensor integration

Signal processing

Embedded systems

JAMA/DOORS

Real-time systems

Optics and sensors

Laser light scattering

Education

BS in Engineering/Scientific discipline

Tools

JAMA/DOORS

Job description

Particle Measuring Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead in Niwot, Colorado, hybrid work arrangement. You will serve as the system-level technical authority, driving architecture, integration, and verification across the full product lifecycle to deliver reliable, scalable instrumentation products.

The role requires robust experience in real-time systems, optics, sensors, and lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.